<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> <title>Untitled</title> <link rel="STYLESHEET" type="text/css" href="fire-styles.css"> </head> <body bgcolor="#F6F1D0" leftmargin="0" topmargin="0" rightmargin="0" bottommargin="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" class="firemaintext"> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" style="margin: 10px 10px 10px 10px;"> <tr> <td align="center" valign="middle" id=titlebgs> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td height="16"><a href="PSA-5.htm" ><img src="images/arrow-left.gif" alt="Previous" width="7" height="14" hspace="0" vspace="0" border="0" align="left"></a></td> <td width="100%" align="center" id="titlebgs" style="padding: 0 0 0 0;"><SPAN CLASS="subtitles">America's # 1 Killer</SPAN></td> <td><a href="PSA-2.htm"><img src="images/arrow-right.gif" alt="Next" width="7" height="14" hspace="0" vspace="0" border="0" align="right"></a></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class=psatext> <br> Coronary heart disease is America's # 1 killer. Approximately 40% of those who suffer a coronary event each year do not survive. <p> While some heart attacks are sudden and intense - the truth is most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Heart attack symptoms vary widely. The symptoms you experience may be different from those experienced by others. Additionally, the intensity of symptoms can vary widely.<p> One thing applies to everyone, though: If you suspect you're having a heart attack, call 911 immediately. Minutes matter! The symptoms of a heart attack include: <ul> <Li><b>Chest discomfort</b> - Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It might feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. <li> <b>Discomfort in other areas of the upper body</b> - Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. <li><b>Shortness of breath</b> with or without chest discomfort. <li> <b>Other signs may</b> include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, lightheadedness, anxiety and/or discoloration. </ul> <b>Even if you're not sure it's a heart attack, have it checked out. Fast action can save your life. Do not wait more than 5 minutes to call 911.</b><p> <img src="images/PSA-1.jpg" alt="" width="157" height="120" border="0" align="right">In South Jordan City, calling 911 is almost always the fastest way to get lifesaving treatment. South Jordan F.D. Paramedics will begin life saving treatment as soon as they arrive. Further, paramedics will alert the emergency department of the problem before arriving at the hospital. This will aid in ensuring your blocked artery is opened within 90 minutes as recommended by the American Heart Association. <p> If you would like additional information please contact the South Jordan Fire Department at 254-0948. </td> </tr> </table> </body> </html>
